1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 451 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
